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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,843.62, 312,973.74 and 128,710.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,843.62, 312,973.74 and 128,710.71 is: 177,580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,843.62 : 312,973.74 = 128,710.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,843.62/312,973.74 = 128,710.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,843.62x = 312,973.74 × 128,710.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,843.62x = 40,283,072,286.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,283,072,286.76/226,843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,580.80

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